connect to your industry
Industry events provide you, as an independent Christian retailer, with opportunities to stay informed and educated on upcoming product releases, current industry trends, selling techniques and business strategies. Furthermore, use these tradeshows to network with other retailers, build supplier relationships and renew your passion for the exciting ministry of Christian Retail.
Learn more about various industry events, including our very own member tradeshow, Christian Product Expo™ (CPE). From CPE to ICRS to GMA, discover which shows are right for you and your business.
Christian Product Expo™ (CPE)
Christian Product Expo™ (CPE) is a tradeshow for member retailers. CPE is a three day show that features one full day of spiritual nourishment, a half day of training sessions and roundtable discussions and one and half days of tradeshow buying time. The focus of CPE is on buying product for upcoming promotional seasons; however, exhibiting vendors feature their full lines for your buying convenience.
Member retailers are reimbursed for their show expenses based on the number of orders they place. At past CPEs, over 95% of attending retailers have received the maximum possible reimbursement by meeting or exceeding the order requirements. Evening banquets provide a refreshing time of fellowship, while artist and author showcases allow you to hear the heart of the people whose products you sell.
Munce members, log in to read details about the next CPE, review the CPE reimbursement plan and more!
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CPE HERSHEY WILL BE HELD AT THE HERSHEY LODGE (Hershey, PA) January 17-19, 2010.
CPE NASHVILLE WILL BE HELD AT THE EMBASSY SUITES & CONVENTION CENTER (Murfreesboro, TN) September 12-14, 2010
ICRS (formerly known as CBA International)
CBA is the international trade association of Christian retailers and product suppliers.
CBA hosts one major tradeshow each year for CBA member retailers: ICRS (International Christian Retail Show). Munce members, log in to review the CBA calendar.
ICRS will be held in St. Louis, MO in June, 2010.
ECPA
Founded in 1974, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has a long-standing tradition and history of supporting quality and integrity in Christian publishing. The ECPA is an international, not-for-profit, trade organization serving its industry by promoting excellence and professionalism, sharing relevant data, stimulating Christian fellowship, raising the effectiveness of member houses, and equipping them to meet the needs of the changing marketplace.
Twice each year, ECPA sponsors a seminar for Christian publishing executives and managers. Each seminar seeks to fulfill our purpose: promoting "excellence and professionalism." While ECPA is publisher focused, the organization is supporting the publishers and authors that are sold through independent Christian retailers.
Munce members, log in to review the ECPA calendar.